The Prepared Adult
Becoming the Adult the Child Needs
Have you ever felt that guiding children feels harder than it should — even when you care deeply and are doing your best?
The Prepared Adult is a Montessori-aligned, immersive training for parents, caregivers, and educators committed to understanding the child and guiding their growth with intention.
This course invites adults to slow down, observe, and shift how they respond — recognizing that lasting change begins with the adult, not the child.
When adults are prepared, children feel safe, seen, and supported.
Limited spots available to maintain a close and reflective experience.
Created for
Teacher Assistants and Montessori Guides
Homeschooling Parents
Caregivers, Nannies, and Au Pairs
Parents and Grandparents
Why the Adult Comes First
Most adults were never taught how to guide children with clarity and calm.
We were taught to correct.
To control.
To react.
But children are not misbehaving — they are communicating.
The Prepared Adult was created because too often, adult preparation is left until the very end of parenting and education courses — if it’s included at all.
This training brings the adult back to the center.
Not through theory alone, but through reflection, lived experience, and real-life application inside a Montessori environment.
You only need the willingness to observe yourself — and an open mind and heart.
This Training Is For You If You Are…
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You want to support your child with patience and understanding — even on the hard days.
This training helps you respond with calm and clarity, without losing yourself in the process. -
You work closely with children and feel the responsibility of guiding them with respect.
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You are deeply involved in a child’s daily life and want to respond with consistency and confidence.
This experience helps you understand the why behind behavior — so guidance feels steadier and more connected. -
You are both parent and guide, navigating learning, emotions, and daily rhythms together.
This training offers perspective and tools to support connection, boundaries, and trust at home. -
You want to respond — not react — even in moments of stress or uncertainty.
This training supports you in developing greater calm, confidence, and consistency in how you show up.
Who This Course May Not Be For
This course invites adults to slow down, observe, and reflect.
It may not be the right fit if, at this time:
You are not ready to explore how your tone, presence, and reactions impact the child
Getting to the child’s level — emotionally and physically — feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar
You are seeking quick techniques to change behavior without reflecting on the adult’s role
You prefer fixed scripts or external solutions over observation and self-reflection
This work begins with awareness and unfolds through practice.
What Sets This Work Apart
The Prepared Adult is not about perfect parenting or having all the answers.
It is about choosing to change how we act so children don’t have to adapt to the adult world.
This course offers enough structure and information to create clarity — without confusion or overwhelm.
The Pillars of The Prepared Adult
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Home & Parenting
Everyday moments, mornings, transitions, repeated requests, shift when we stop reacting and begin understanding what the child is expressing.
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Tantrums & Big Emotions
How an adult’s calm presence and clarity support children through intense emotions — while also respecting the adult’s own limits.
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Limits & Boundaries
Understanding freedom within limits, and how to set boundaries with firmness and respect; without power struggles.
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Discipline as Learning
Reframing discipline as guidance and learning - not control or correction. Teaching through connection
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Classroom & Group Settings
How observation, preparation, and consistency influence behavior without constant correction.
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The Adult’s Inner Preparation
How the adult’s inner state, expectations, and consistency shape the child’s experience.
What You Carry Forward
✔ Practical tools for home and classroom
✔ Strategies for tantrums and intense emotions
✔ Clarity around limits and respectful authority
✔ A profound shift in how you see the child
✔ Confidence in your role as a guiding adult
Course Format & Details
Everything you need to know about how the training is offered, what to expect, and how to participate.
The group will be intentionally small to foster connection and personalized support.
NOTE: THE NEXT TRAINING HAS NOT BEEN SCHEDULED - Please Complete the Contact Form if You are Interested in Being added to the Notification List
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Taught 100% in Spanish
This training is offered entirely in Spanish to support clarity, depth, and authentic connection.
All discussions, materials, and guided reflections will be presented in Spanish. -
THE NEXT TRAINING HAS NOT BEEN SCHEDULED - Please Complete the Contact Form if You are Interested in Being added to the Notification List
In-Person + Virtual Session
In-Person
There are TWO in-person 3 Hour Sessions
Virtual (Zoom)
Date is determined based on participant availability (1 hour)
Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged to receive the full benefit of the training.
Each session builds upon the last, supporting continuity, reflection, and integration over time.
All sessions will be recorded and shared with registered participants after the training concludes, allowing you to revisit key concepts and continue integrating the work at your own pace.
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In-person sessions will take place at:
Kukumi Montessori
3305 W Slaughter Lane
Austin, TexasThe final integration session will be held virtually via Zoom.
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Training Investment: $250
To preserve a thoughtful and connected experience, enrollment is intentionally limited.
Payment for this training can be made using the following methods:
Zelle
Venmo
Check
Cash
After completing your registration form, you will receive a confirmation email with simple instructions for submitting payment.
If you have any questions about payment, we’re happy to support you.
Meet Your Guides
Daniela Garcia
Daniela came to Montessori through motherhood and a deep desire to support children in reaching their fullest potential.
With a background in architecture, she transitioned into early childhood education - teaching in Mexico City, training at Magnolia Montessori for All in Austin, and earning her Montessori Early Education certification.
She founded Kukumi Montessori to expand access to high-quality, Spanish-language Montessori education and continues her training in emotional and holistic child development.
Founder of Kukumi Montessori
Marta Arizpe
Marta has spent over three decades working with young children and the adults who guide them.
Trained in Montessori in Perugia, Italy, she founded and led her own school in Saltillo, Mexico for over 25 years.
Her work is grounded in deep observation, respect for the child, and lived Montessori practice.
Montessori Pedagogue & Guide
Clinical PsychologistMonica Portillo
Monica is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting children and families in emotional development and mental well-being. She earned her degree from Universidad Rafael Urdaneta (Venezuela) in 2007 and has continued her training in anxiety management, emotional regulation, and support for addiction recovery.
Her work bridges clinical insight with practical tools that help adults respond to children with greater awareness, calm, and confidence. Monica’s background in psychology and her introduction to Montessori education (ages 0–12) strengthen the emotional foundation of The Prepared Adult training.
Register for the Prepared Adult Training
This training is offered in limited capacity to support a carefully held, in-person learning experience.
Completing this form reserves your place in The Prepared Adult.